English · Emotions & Feelings
fortitude
/ˈfɔː.tɪ.tjuːd/
[/ˈfɔː.tɪ.tjuːd/]
courage in pain or adversity
Advancednoun
Definition
Fortitude is the courage and strength to endure pain or hardship without giving in. Speakers admire quiet fortitude in tough times.
Example
She bore the loss with great fortitude.
She bore the loss with great fortitude.
Etymology
From Latin 'fortitudo', from 'fortis', meaning strong.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for steady courage in the face of suffering.